Work Truck Magazine, November 2018

IN THIS ISSUE NOVEMBER 2018 A BOBIT PUBLICATION VOLUME 12 ISSUE 11 Departments 4 Mail Stop 6 Truck News 8 Used Truck Prices 9 Regulatory Forum 38 Products 40 End of Frame WORK TRUCK MAGAZINE CDN IPM 40013413 is published monthly by Bobit Business Media 3520 Challenger Street Torrance California 90503 1640 POSTMASTER Send address changes to Work Truck P O Box 3312 Northbrook IL 60065 3312 Please allow 8 to 16 weeks for address changes to take effect Please address Editorial and Advertising correspondence to the Executive Offices at 3520 Challenger Street Torrance California 90503 1640 The contents of this publication may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of Bobit Business Media All statements made although based on information believed to be reliable and accurate cannot be guaranteed and no fault or liability can be accepted for error or omission 2 WORK TRUCK NOVEMBER 2018 Features 10 State of the Commercial Truck Tire Market Present Future The current commercial truck market is strong with prices stable The forecast for 2019 is more of the same barring major world events By Lauren Fletcher 14 How to Select the Best Retread Retread tires are a fixture of many large fleets and offer a range of benefits Understanding what to look for and top factors to consider during the selection process is important By Roselynne Reyes 18 Top 13 Mistakes When Selecting an Engine Transmission Continuing the status quo or ignoring factors such as application resale and weight mistakes when specing engines and transmissions can be costly By Lauren Fletcher 24 2019 Work Van Roundup Commercial fleets looking for a work van that delivers have many options to choose from for the 2019 model year including a few brand new designs By Roselynne Reyes 26 How to Hire Great Drivers A decline in the column of driver applications doesnt mean you need to sacrifice hiring best practices Heres how to ensure potential drivers are the best fit for your company By Michaela Kwoka Coleman 28 Clean Cities Hosts Propane Autogas Lunch Learn Pacific Northwest fleet managers were given a crash course focused on propane autogas trends technology and more By Lauren Fletcher 30 5 Key Questions When Specing Transmissions What to think about to spec the right transmission for the job By Ronnie Wendt 34 Displacement on Demand for Diesel Engines Displacement on demand also known as cylinder deactivation technology is likely to be a critical component for meeting the EPAs next round of stringent emissions regulations By Jack Roberts 36 Cant Find Qualified Drivers You Have Options The current driver shortage calls for a proactive approach to enlarge the size of your potential driver pool By Les Smart 14 26

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